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Ben D

@bfd66.bsky.social

Progressive Texan. Verde hasta la muerte.

218 Followers  |  233 Following  |  118 Posts  |  Joined: 10.11.2024  |  2.33

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The Heartland Madonna absolutely brought it at ACL last year.

12.10.2025 01:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Texas political leadership on the wrong side of history yet again. The Texschluss will fail.

06.10.2025 04:52 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

They're trying to turn him into the MLK of the right. Only problem is that he was trying to return us to an age of oppression and discrimination, not lead us to freedom.

04.10.2025 04:37 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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From Goth Prom to Square Dance Lessons. Brazil Day to a Japan Festival. The Wizard of Dogz to Skunkfest. And John Cleese, too. The bulletin board at the local sub shop is a treasure.

25.09.2025 03:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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And don't overlook the contribution of our newest signing as reported by the AP: Marius Hoibraten!

22.09.2025 03:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

McCaul was my rep at times. One of those who definitely knew better but wouldn't muster the courage to speak truth and do what was right. So ultimately just another GOP coward who enabled cruelty, corruption, and the weakening of our nation's status in the world.

14.09.2025 16:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ’―

10.09.2025 01:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If only there were a theory that took a critical look at the pervasive and intrinsic racism of white people.

09.09.2025 00:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

He is landing punches and knocking MAGA off their game. His posts are hilarious and have absolutely undercut DJT's posts. Keep it going.

25.08.2025 20:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Are we kidding? Anyone in Texas wondering "why" about the gerrymandering hasn't been paying attention. It's a racist power grab by a state GOP that has chosen Trump/MAGA over Texas. In football terms (for Gov Abbott), we're letting the coach of the other cheating team call our plays. SAD.

22.08.2025 19:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you. Chill-inducing. Fluid vocals with range allow her to pull off that cascading melody.

21.08.2025 23:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

How about a prisoner swap? Tina Peters for 100,000 non-criminal, hard-working individuals wrongly imprisoned in concentration camps.

21.08.2025 17:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Spurs. Military. Tourism. HEB. USAA. Puffy tacos. And unlike the Metroplex, they have a cultura. Most importantly, they're home to this Austinite's favorite coffee: Merit. Love SA.

18.08.2025 00:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Maybe a prequalification test is in order. You know, questions like "I'm interested in crypto but don't understand it. Is that something you could explain to me?" Or "Do you agree that the size of one's manhood is in inverse proportion to the height of his lift kit?"

14.08.2025 02:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Utterly absurd, but also, Paxton overplaying his hand. Every minute Beto is behind bars equals more Democratic votes in Texas.

12.08.2025 19:36 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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What happens if you don’t do background checks or training for thousands of people and you give them all total authority?

ICE has been caught looting and destroying property at Pittsburgh restaurants. They even tried to break into the safes. They loaded food, supplies and equipment into vehicles

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09.08.2025 23:11 β€” πŸ‘ 13638    πŸ” 7789    πŸ’¬ 984    πŸ“Œ 1121

Humanities degrees provide critical thinking skills and insight into the human experience. This leads to open mindedness and emotional intelligence along with the ability to synthesize information, contextualize, and communicate complex ideas clearly. Humanities majors make great business leaders.

09.08.2025 14:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I've been waiting for artists and musicians to meet the moment. Of course Quincy, MA stepped up. Of course it was Dropkick Murphys. Thank you, gents. I stand with you.

07.08.2025 23:18 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So shocked that yet another fake Christian who uses religion to exert control over others is busted. 50/50 that he gets away with it by blaming the left.

26.07.2025 22:08 β€” πŸ‘ 32    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I think it's more about Democrats wanting a party of Jasmine Crocketts and Jamie Raskins and seeing Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jefferies. Just need fighters at the top to turn sentiment around.

26.07.2025 21:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Part II

12.07.2025 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3847    πŸ” 1276    πŸ’¬ 126    πŸ“Œ 92

It is beyond πŸ’― worth the time to watch this woman. We should all be carefully fact-checking rather than seeing the title of an article and taking it as fact.

I hope she knows a lot of other like her who will listen.

SO worth your time. πŸ’™πŸ’™πŸ’™

#Pinks #ProudBlue

12.07.2025 15:51 β€” πŸ‘ 99    πŸ” 41    πŸ’¬ 17    πŸ“Œ 8

She is by far the stronger candidate. Allred is scripted and wooden. Crockett communicates with the fire, authenticity, and righteous indignation we TX Dems feel. Plus she's a damn smart lawyer who always shows the receipts when confronting MAGA absurdities.

11.07.2025 19:17 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Local PD is employed locally for the purpose of protecting the community. They're badged, unmasked, and hang out at picnics. Bad, racist cops exist, but that's on elected city leaders to monitor and address. Local PD should protect residents from ICE thuggery and illegality. Just takes courage.

11.07.2025 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I don't think the boss will love it. The face looks like that first Colorado State Capitol portrait he freaked out about. NPC from the neck up.

11.07.2025 02:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Did a doubletake when she went into her lower register. Serious vocal power. Top 5% rock lead singer already.

11.07.2025 02:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

He won't lose TX MAGA voters. Now he's even more like that other famous divorced and devout Christian in the White House.

10.07.2025 22:57 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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